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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL EC-03 1CB-28199-EA...
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EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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EAU10113 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the EC-03, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10133 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ....1-1 CHARGING THE BATTERY....6-1 Lubricating the front and rear Further safe-riding points ....1-5 Battery charging location ....6-1 brake levers ......... 8-9 Charging the battery safely ..... 1-5 Charging procedure ....... 6-3 Checking and lubricating the Charging time .........
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU50655 training course. Beginners • Use extra caution when you are should receive training from a cer- approaching passing tified instructor. Contact an autho- through intersections, since in- Be a Responsible Owner rized scooter dealer to find out tersections are the most likely As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- about the training courses nearest...
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SAFETY INFORMATION tice riding your scooter where watches, etc.) close to the acceler- Never wear loose-fitting clothes, there is no traffic until you have ator grip. otherwise they could catch on the become thoroughly familiar with Never ride under the influence of control levers or wheels and cause the scooter and all of its con- alcohol or other drugs.
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Yamaha accessories, which are avail- characteristics can put you and others to the center of the vehicle as pos- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have at greater risk of serious injury or death. sible and make sure to distribute...
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SAFETY INFORMATION namic changes. If accessories lights or motor power. turn signals, or parts that could are added to the handlebar or break). Choose the location for the front fork area, they must be as Aftermarket Tires and Rims straps carefully so the straps will lightweight as possible and The tires and rims that came with your not rub against painted surfaces...
This could cause an electric brakes before riding. shock or short circuit. Have your Always wear a helmet, gloves, vehicle checked by a Yamaha trousers (tapered around the cuff...
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If the charging cord or charging plug is damaged, do not plug in to an outlet. This could cause an electric shock or short circuit. Have your vehicle checked Yamaha dealer as soon as possi- ble.
DESCRIPTION EAU10410 Left view 1. Main switch/steering lock (page 4-1) 2. Seat lock (page 4-12) 3. Grab bar (page 4-13) 4. Motor housing 5. Rear brake lever free play adjusting nut (page 8-6) 6. Footrest 7. Front brake lever free play adjusting nut (page 8-6)
Distance traveled on a single charge The data in the following chart was measured at Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. It was measured when traveling with a new battery at an ambient temperature and vehicle load (total weight of rider and luggage) as shown below on a dry road surface in the absence of wind.
EC-03 FEATURES duced according to the ambient EAU50344 2–3 segments of the battery Effective use of the battery temperature due to changes of the charge indicator are shown. If the battery is left nearly fully charged battery temperature. ECA17072 NOTICE (4–5 segments shown on the battery ...
EC-03 FEATURES EAU50352 Battery level Be sure to check the battery level be- fore each ride. Checking the battery level Check the number of segments dis- played in the battery level indicator. 1. Battery level indicator While charging the battery, the indica- tor shows the progress status of charg- ing.
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EC-03 FEATURES Battery level reference table Flashing Battery level Battery level indicator What to do in the display OK. Go ahead with riding. OK. Go ahead with riding. The 4th segment flashes to indicate that the remaining battery charge is now above half level.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU49983 EAU10461 key to “OFF” and then back to “ON” Beeper Main switch/steering lock again. The EC-03 informs you of the following operations and status of the vehicle us- EAU10661 ing the beeper. Key in “ON” position All electrical systems are off.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS To lock the steering To unlock the steering EAU53930 Multi-function display EWA12312 WARNING Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the multi-function display. Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS unit. When the key is turned to “ON”, the self-diagnosis starts automatically and all of the display segments of the multi-function meter appear. Once the self-diagnosis is completed, the display automatically changes to the standby mode. When in the standby mode, “PUSH”...
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS eled since it was last set to zero. To re- ature, “COOL” flashes. set the tripmeter, push and hold button When the vehicle is in the riding mode, 3 “SELECT” for a few seconds until the beeper sounds.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS When the battery level indicator shows less than two segments, if the vehicle is exposed to higher temperatures, “COOL” may flash and the riding speed may be re- duced. When riding on a long uphill stretch, “HEAT”...
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Battery level indicator charged before riding. The vehicle can still be ridden, but it This indicator shows the remaining bat- must be checked by a Yamaha dealer tery charge. If the self-diagnosis detects a problem as soon as possible. When only one battery indicator seg-...
If the warning mark keeps Registering and changing the secu- flashing after turning the key to “OFF” rity number and then back to “ON”, have a Yamaha EWA15611 dealer check the vehicle. 1. Security lock indicator “ LOCK”...
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS lock the security lock. (See page 7-1 for more information about un- locking the security lock.) When the vehicle enters the riding mode, the beeper sounds. The beeper stops sounding when ei- ther brake lever is squeezed or the vehicle starts moving.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS for a few seconds, and the vehicle a security number. returns to the riding mode. Repeat When a four-digit security number the procedure from step 3. has been entered, “OK or NG” is displayed. 1. Input number indicator “– – – – –” 2.
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“NG” Do not lock the security lock when hav- by pushing button 3 “SELECT”, ing a Yamaha dealer perform service or and then push button 2 “SET”. Re- repairs on the vehicle. peat the procedure from step 5.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU1234A EAU12901 EAU12951 Handlebar switches Front brake lever Rear brake lever 1. Turn signal switch “ ” 1. Front brake lever 1. Rear brake lever 2. Horn switch “ ” The front brake lever is located on the The rear brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAUT3170 EAU50060 Seat Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the To open the seat seat. A helmet holding cable is provid- 1. Place the vehicle on the center- ed under the seat to secure a helmet to stand.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS tached to the helmet holder, EAUT1072 EAU29910 Luggage hook Grab bar since the helmet may hit ob- Hold the grab bar with your right hand EWAT1031 jects, causing loss of control WARNING to place the vehicle on the centerstand. and possibly an accident.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Before using this vehicle, check the following points:...
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation. — and switches • Correct if necessary.
CHARGING THE BATTERY EAU50561 Yamaha dealer check the vehi- EAU50383 Battery charging location cle. EWA15761 EWA15872 WARNING WARNING If the vehicle is damaged due to Charging the battery incorrectly can overturning or accident, do not cause electric shock or fire. Serious...
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Have your vehicle a heater. checked by a Yamaha dealer as Do not charge when there is risk Examples of recommended charg- soon as possible. of thunderstorms or lightning. ing locations Electrical surges could cause A cool, shaded and well-ventilated damage.
Yamaha dealer check the heart devices or other electrical vehicle. Handle the charging cord medical equipment and cause carefully by observing the following: ...
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CHARGING THE BATTERY dow. the charging plug. storing place as shown. Do not pull or apply excessive force to the charging cord. Do not drop the charging cord or charging plug or expose it to strong impact. Do not secure the charging cord or charging plug in a place with sharp objects such as a nail.
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(RCD) pro- Do not use the charging plug if it tection. has a damaged or loose prong. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the charging plug for any foreign objects such as dust, soil, oil or water before charg- ing.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY indicator level appears in the dis- play and the beeper sounds. All in- dicator segments appear for a few seconds, charging progress status is shown. 1. Temperature indicator “HEAT” 1. Temperature indicator “COOL” If ambient temperature is below –5 If the battery is already fully C, “COOL”...
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CHARGING THE BATTERY pears in the display during charg- ing plug can be damaged when ing. The display goes off if the closing the seat. [ECA17480] charging plug is unplugged during charging. Even if the key is turned to “ON”, the vehicle does not enter the standby mode during charging.
CHARGING THE BATTERY 5. Close the seat, and push down on EAU50402 temperature is not suitable for charging Charging time the back to lock it in position. as follows: The battery may be above the maximum 50 C immediately after Normal charging ...
60 80 electric output capacity decreases ex- without requiring fully discharging. cessively due to depletion, have a Yamaha dealer replace the battery. Al- 80 99 It is not necessary to use up the ways follow local regulations regarding battery before charging.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY the accumulated charging amount has reached 14000 Ah, the battery will no longer be usable. When the battery is replaced with a new one, fully charge the battery once before using it. If the battery is not fully charged, the battery lev- el indicator does not show the pre- cise battery level.
An error time support the vehicle with your understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. could occur if the accelerator grip is left foot so that the vehicle does EWA10271 turned.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 5. Turn the key to “ON”. “ LOCK” comes on. If the accelerator grip is turned while the vehicle is in the standby mode, the beeper sounds. 6. Cancel the standby mode by pressing one of the buttons. After all displays come on for a few 1.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS curity lock cannot be unlocked even if EAU53940 Starting off the correct security number is entered. When the vehicle enters the riding 1. Check that the operating status in- Repeat the procedure after first turning mode, the beeper sounds.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS To restart the vehicle after the vehicle EAU50111 Acceleration and deceleration has been stopped for more than five The beeper sounds while the turn sig- minutes, turn the key to “OFF” and then nal switch is signaling. back to “ON”...
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU50961 Front EAU50122 Braking Parking To prevent theft, be sure to lock the EWA10300 WARNING steering and remove the key when Avoid braking hard or suddenly parking. It is recommended to addition- (especially when leaning over to ally use a chain lock or other type of one side), otherwise the scooter motorcycle lock.
Failure to properly maintain the ve- hicle or performing maintenance ac- tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle ser- vice, have a Yamaha dealer perform service.
From 30000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km. Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. EAU50620 General maintenance and lubrication chart...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK 1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 km • Make sure that all nuts, bolts Chassis fasteners and screws are properly tightened.
Make sure that the key is in the vehicle. Have the vehicle inspected “OFF” position. Turn the accelera- by a Yamaha dealer. Continuing to The motor cannot be revved beyond a tor grip slowly and check that it use the vehicle with a problem in-...
After extensive tests, only the tires list- ed below have been approved for this The tires must be checked before each model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. ride. If the center tread depth reaches the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or...
If any cle with excessively worn tires damage is found, have a Yamaha decreases riding stability and dealer replace the wheel. Do not can lead to loss of control.
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(a). To decrease the 1. Rear brake lever free play adjusting nut brake lever free play, turn the adjusting EWA10650 nut in direction (b). WARNING If proper adjustment cannot be ob- tained as described, have a Yamaha...
EWA11301 WARNING If the centerstand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, the centerstand could contact the ground and distract the operator, re- The pivoting points of the front and rear sulting in a possible loss of control.
If there is play in the wheel be adversely affected. Thor- hub or if the wheel does not turn oughly clean off any dirt and fin- smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check gerprints on the headlight bulb the wheel bearings. using a cloth moistened with al- cohol or thinner.
6. Install the headlight unit by install- 2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by ing the screws. pushing it in and turning it counter- 7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the clockwise. headlight beam if necessary. 1. Headlight coupler 2. Headlight bulb cover 3.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU24204 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw. 1. Tail/brake light bulb 1. Turn signal light bulb 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock- push it in, and then turn it clock- wise until it stops.
If a problem occurs, check the following The vehicle does not start off 1. Is the vehicle currently being before taking the vehicle to a Yamaha Is the vehicle in the riding mode? (Does charged? Lights do not come on if dealer.
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“ON” again. If the display and head- tensive damage to the electrical sys- After checking the above, if the motor light do not come on, have a Yamaha tem and possibly a fire. still does not run, have a Yamaha deal- dealer check the vehicle.
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“CHG” and the warning mark “ ” again, there may be a malfunction with hicle. Have a Yamaha dealer check the flash during charging the vehicle. Stop charging and have a vehicle.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT The charging process is in the standby warm place. mode because the battery temperature When the battery temperature reaches is higher than 50 C. Allow the battery the specified temperature, “COOL” to cool down. goes off and charging starts automati- When the battery temperature falls to cally.
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4. Warning mark “ ” appears, the battery is near the end of its service life. Consult a Yamaha deal- The battery is near the end of its ser- er as soon as possible to order a re- vice life.
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If the battery still cannot be charged af- ter checking the above, there could be a malfunction in the battery charger. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi- cle. 1. Warning light 2. End of battery service life indicator “End”...
This could matte colored finished parts. Be Rust and corrosion can develop even if cause a fire or electric shock. sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for high-quality components are used. Fre- Make sure that the seat is prop-...
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE rosion protection spray. electric components (couplers, After riding in the rain, near the sea or Improper cleaning can damage connectors, instruments, accel- on salt-sprayed roads plastic parts such as cowlings, erator grip, switches and lights), Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the panels, windshields, headlight breather hoses and vents.
ECA17130 6. Wax all painted surfaces. NOTICE Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- 7. Let the scooter dry completely be- Storing the scooter in a poorly vice on what products to use. fore storing or covering it.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE der to extend the battery life, it is pivoting points of all levers as well recommended to charge the as the centerstand. battery until the battery level in- 3. Check and, if necessary, correct dicator reaches a maximum of the tire air pressure, and then lift 2–3 segments.
Model label Record the vehicle identification num- ber and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUM- BER: 1.
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INDEX Horn switch..........4-11 Acceleration and deceleration....7-4 Wheel bearings, checking ....... 8-11 Accelerator grip, checking......8-4 Identification numbers ......11-1 Wheels ............8-6 Battery, charging location ......6-1 Luggage hook.......... 4-13 Battery, charging procedure.......6-3 Battery, charging safely ......1-5 Main switch/steering lock......4-1 Battery, charging time ........6-8 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ..
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